Forwards all letter mail from your old address to your new one. Set it up at least 5 business days before your move.

Update the address on your Ontario driver’s licence within 6 days of moving (required by the Highway Traffic Act).

Change the address on your Ontario health card so your OHIP coverage stays active and your doctor’s office has current info.

Update the address on your vehicle permit (licence plate registration) — can be done at the same time as your licence.

Update your address for tax returns, GST/HST credits, CCB (child benefit) and any direct deposit confirmations. Easiest via CRA My Account.

Register your new address so you’re on the voters list at the correct polling station. Do both federal and provincial.

Your passport address isn’t printed on it — but update it on your next renewal application so mail reaches you.

Arrange final meter reading at old place and start service at new place. 3 business days notice required.

If your new place has natural gas (most of Ottawa does), arrange service transfer. 5 business days recommended.

Water billing transfers with the property but confirm your name is on the new account. Condos are usually included in fees.

Book install at new place before you move. Lead times are 1–3 weeks in Ottawa. Ask about install fee waivers for movers.

Update address on your mobile bill so paper bills, SIM deliveries and authentication letters reach you. Easy via self-serve app.

Look up pickup day, green bin and large-item collection for your new address on ottawa.ca.

Update address on every account. Usually one form in online banking updates all products at the same institution.

Update each credit-card issuer separately if they’re different from your bank (Amex, Capital One, MBNA, store cards).

If you’re keeping the same mortgage on a new property (a “port”), this has already been handled by your lawyer. Otherwise, update your address.

Notify your insurer before the move. Many policies require address changes in writing and won’t cover a new home retroactively.

Your auto rate depends on where your car is parked overnight. Not updating can invalidate claims. Do this at the same time as home insurance.

Update address so policy statements, beneficiary letters and any medical-review notices reach you.

Questrade, Wealthsimple, RBC Direct, etc. — tax slips go to whatever address is on file in February.

Update in your HRIS (Workday, BambooHR, etc.) so your T4 goes to the right place in February and direct-deposit paperwork stays accurate.

Call the clinic. If you’re moving outside their practice area, ask for referral records to be ready for a new family doctor.

Transfer prescriptions to a new pharmacy if you’re moving far. Shoppers, Rexall and Costco all handle this instantly — they just need the old pharmacy’s phone number.

Update address so 6-month recall cards reach you. If moving far, request file transfer.

Also update the City of Ottawa pet registry for dogs & cats within 30 days of moving.

If school catchment is changing: register at the new school (OCDSB, OCSB, CEPEO, CECCE) and notify the old one. Bring proof of address.

Update default shipping address AND any active subscribe-and-save items. Check any in-flight orders’ shipping address before they ship.

Address matters for billing country / tax. Only urgent if moving between provinces or out of country.

HelloFresh, Chefs Plate, Goodfood, coffee subscriptions, pet food. Pause one week around your move date so nothing lands on the old porch.

If moving to a new neighborhood, transfer to a closer branch or cancel. Most chains require 30 days written notice.

College of Physicians, Law Society, Engineers Canada, union locals, university alumni association — so annual dues letters and designations reach you.

Send a group text or email with the new address and move-in date. Pet sitters, regular visitors, emergency contacts.